Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Asia
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
-
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Diaphoretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
wingnut
In German
Schwarze Birke
wingnut
In French
Noir Bouleau
wingnut
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
wingnut
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
wingnut
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
wingnut
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Wingnut
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
wingnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Black Birch and Wingnut
Season and care of Black Birch and Wingnut is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Wingnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wingnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Wingnut Physical Information
Black Birch and Wingnut physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Wingnut are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
- Wingnut leaf color: Green
Care of Black Birch and Wingnut
Care of Black Birch and Wingnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wingnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.